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Part II · Staff of the Institute

9. Director-General of the Institute

Official English translation. Where it differs from the Sinhala or Tamil text, the Act itself says which text prevails.

(1)

The Minister shall, in consultation with the Board, appoint a Director-General of the Institute from among persons who have gained eminence in the field of Management.

(2)

Director-General shall be the chief executive officer of the Institute.

(3)

The Director-General shall, subject to the directions of the Board :—

(a)

establish a network with local and international stakeholders;

(b)

be responsible for the administration of the affairs of the Institute;

(c)

be responsible for the appointment and disciplinary control of the staff of the Institute;

(d)

be the Secretary to the Board;

(e)

be responsible for the implementation of the decisions of the Board; and

(f)

discharge such other functions as may be assigned by the Board.

(4)

The Director-General shall be entitled to be present and express his views at any meetings of the Board, but shall not be entitled to vote at such meetings.